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From learning how and where your fresh produce is grown, to how Markon keeps it safe and delicious along the way, and what creative preparations are on-trend— our Get Inspired blogs will reinvigorate your passion for produce.
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EASTER SHOWCASE IDEAS FOR OPERATORS
Easter is the global holiday celebrating resurrection, rebirth, and renewal, perfect for showcasing spring ingredients on seasonal menus. Don’t miss...
FEATURED PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: HMC FARMS
Who: HMC Farms acquired the first 40-acre ranch for farming in 1847. For almost 140-years this family-based company has made...
FEATURED PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: WONDERFUL CITRUS
Who: With over 35 years in the industry and a team of more than 7,500 employees, Wonderful Citrus harvests more...
FEATURED PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: TAYLOR FARMS
Who: Based in California’s Salinas Valley with over 22 locations across North America, Markon’s longtime grower-processor partner Taylor Farms has...
FEATURED PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: MEGAMEX FOODS
Who: Based in Sabinas, Mexico, MegaMex Foods grows and processes fresh, ready-to-use Hass avocado products that save busy chefs time...
TRAINING BACK OF HOUSE FOR EMPLOYEE RETENTION & LONGER SHELF-LIFE
Dependable labor is one of the most important, hard to ensure factors in running foodservice operations today. Investing in the...
MARCH MADNESS
This month’s exciting basketball tournament is an opportunity to draw in sports fans who want to celebrate their favorite teams...
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
The Feast of St. Patrick is both a religious and cultural event that people of all backgrounds come together to...
EXPANDING THE DEFINITION OF COMFORT FOODS
This beloved category has broadened, especially among younger Gen Z and Alpha customers who see food as an emotional touchstone....
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February is a special time to pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled against adversity while contributing...
VALENTINE’S DAY: DESSERTS
Celebrated across the globe, Valentine’s Day is a big opportunity for foodservice operators to offer theme-specific menu items that attract...
BOARDS: BEYOND CHARCUTERIE
Customers crave experiential dining. What better vehicle to bring people together than platters of thematic foods eaten with your hands?...